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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.54, 76.62 and 32.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.54, 76.62 and 32.22 is: 44.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.54 : 76.62 = 32.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.54/76.62 = 32.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.54x = 76.62 × 32.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.54x = 2,468.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468.96/55.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.45

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